SITUATION 1 : Sexual Abuse

MOTEL 9

A KALTBLUT exclusive womenswear story! ‘MOTEL 9’ tells the story of three characters who’re all trapped in various problematic situations which eventually will lead to their deaths. The story’s set in three separate rooms of a motel called ‘Motel 9’. The concept’s based around the opposite side of the famous saying ‘floating on cloud nine’. The concept’s portraying the darker side of life and exploring everyday problems like drug addiction, depression and sexual abuse. Photography by Valentino Zharkovsky. Model is Skye Varuna. Styling by J.D. Hair and make up by Charline Vanderweeën. Special FX : Manon Van Mullem and set design by V.Z.

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Skirt : Céline / Bra : Monki / Shoes : Pleasure USA / Stockings : H&M / Belt : Vintage

SITUATION 1 : Sexual Abuse – The first situation shows a woman who got abused while exploring one of her fetishes. She’s left behind in the middle of the act, bruised, beaten and with no answers, only questions and doubts.

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Gloves : Vintage / Belt : Vintage

SITUATION 2 : Drug Addiction – The second situation shows a woman struggling to get a hold of her drug addiction. In the photograph she’s overdosing but when you look at her expression, you can clearly see that she’s not ready to give up her addictions even though it’s draining her from any life left.

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Fur coat : Vintage

SITUATION 3 : Depression – The third and final situation shows a woman who’s at the end of her days. She’s losing focus of reality and is committing suicide by suffocation. In the picture you can see her crying out from desperation while also suffocating at the same time.

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Fur coat : Vintage

Credits:

Photographer : Valentino Zharkovsky
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Model : Skye Varuna
Stylist : J.D.
Make-up/Hair : Charline Vanderweeën
Special FX : Manon Van Mullem
Set Design : V.Z.